Product Marketing Manager

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office‑based roles.

Location:

EMEA – Remote

At Canonical, the product marketing team is not just marketing products—we're building the best Go‑To‑Market (GTM) engine in the open source world. Our mission is to take the power of open source innovation and bring it to businesses everywhere, from the data center to the edge. We’re growing fast and looking for a Product Marketing Manager (PMM) to join our team—someone who loves technology, thrives in fast‑paced environments, and wants to make a global impact.

• Own the GTM strategy for key products, shaping messaging and positioning that speaks to developers and enterprise buyers alike.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with product management, sales, regional marketing, content, and partner marketing teams to bring campaigns to life.
• Craft compelling advertising, launch plans, and campaigns that make our products stand out in a competitive landscape.
• Measure impact, using data to refine messaging, optimize marketing funnels, and drive customer engagement.
• Be part of a truly global team, working with colleagues in over 85 countries in a fully remote, high‑performance environment.

• Develop and execute go‑to‑market (GTM) strategies for a range of products.
• Lead messaging and positioning efforts ensuring our products stand out in a competitive market.
• Lead content planning with product managers— from website copy to whitepapers, blogs, and sales enablement materials.
• Collaborate on marketing campaigns, partnering with regional marketing teams to execute integrated campaigns that drive pipeline growth.
• Launch new products and features, leading cross‑functional teams to drive awareness and adoption.
• Run competitive analysis, staying ahead of market trends and evolving our positioning accordingly.
• Support the customer success team on driving customer engagement and growth, working on strategies to upsell and cross‑sell across our customer base.
• Plan and execute global events, live webinars, and community meetups that align with our GTM priorities.

• A passion for technology and open source—you get excited about innovation, software, and community‑driven development.
• Strong storytelling skills—you know how to craft messaging that resonates with both technical and business audiences.
• Growth mindset—someone who thrives on experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Data‑driven mindset, using insights to refine strategies and improve performance.
• Experience in product marketing for enterprise software, cloud, Dev Ops, or open‑source solutions.
• Experience with demand generation, understanding how to translate GTM strategies into pipeline growth.
• Comfort working cross‑functionally with product, sales, partners, and marketing teams.

Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.

In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, please ask your Talent Partner.

• Fully remote working environment – we've been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development…